A variety of genealogical material has been published in periodicals, including transcripts from cemeteries, Bibles, census, court records, and pedigrees. An index to several significant periodicals and other published sources is:

A variety of genealogical material has been published in periodicals, including transcripts from cemeteries, Bibles, census, court records, and pedigrees. An index to several significant periodicals and other published sources is:

The major periodicals and magazines helpful for research in [[Portal:Virginia|Virginia]] include:

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Two major periodicals helpful for [[Virginia]] research have been digitized by JSTOR. They can be keyword searched for any word in the articles:

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''William and Mary Quarterly'' (formerly William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine). 1892-. Published by the Institute of Early American History and Culture, P.O. Box 220, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. This has been published in three series: first series (1892-1920), second series (1921-1943), and third series (1944-present).&nbsp;(First series to volume 27 [1919] and second series to volume 23 [1943] on Family History Library films 001254-74.) The first series and the second series through 1930 are indexed in Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section.

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*''[[The William and Mary Quarterly|William and Mary Quarterly]]'' (formerly William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine). 1892-. Published by the Institute of Early American History and Culture, P.O. Box 220, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. This has been published in three series: first series (1892-1920), second series (1921-1943), and third series (1944-present). {{FHL|973 H25w|disp=FHL Book 973 H25w}}; first series to volume 27 [1919] and second series to volume 23 [1943] on Family History Library films {{FHL|248629|item|disp=FHL Films 001254-74}}.) The first series and the second series through 1930 are indexed in Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section. Digitized by [http://www.jstor.org JSTOR]&nbsp;($).<br>

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''Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine''. 1919-52. Published by Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler. This is indexed through 1929 in Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section.

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*''Virginia Magazine of History and Biography''. 1894-. Published by the Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. {{FHL|975.5 B2v|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2v}}; some early volumes on microfilm beginning with film {{FHL|16216|item|disp=833381}}.) Indexed to 1930 through Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section. Digititized by [http://www.jstor.org JSTOR]&nbsp;($).<br>

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''Virginia Magazine of History and Biography''. 1894-. Published by the Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. (Some early volumes on microfilm beginning with Family History Library film 833381.) Indexed to 1930 through Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section.

*''Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine''. 1919-52. Published by Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler. {{FHL|808484|item|disp=FHL Book 973 B2t}}; some volumes are on microfilm. This is indexed through 1929 in Swem's ''Virginia Historical Index''. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section.

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''Virginia Genealogist''. 1957-. Published by John Frederick Dorman, P.O. Box 4883, Washington, DC 20008. Volumes 1-12 on Family History Library films 844855-57.) There are cumulative indexes for volumes 1-20 and 21-35 in book form and on compact disc.

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*''The Virginia Genealogist''. 1957-. Published by John Frederick Dorman, P.O. Box 4883, Washington, DC 20008. {{FHL|975.5 B2vg|disp=975.5 B2vg}}; Volumes 1-12 on {{FHL|711036|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM No. 1277}}. There are cumulative indexes for volumes 1-20, 21-35, and 36-50 in book form and on compact disc. Digitized by [http://www.americanancestors.org/search.aspx?Ca=098&Da=285 American Ancestors] ($).

''Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine''. 1922-1932. Volumes 1-10. Published by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia. (Family History Library fiche 6048982-91.) Indexed in Kathryn Barclay, ''Index to Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine'' (Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Genealogical Society, 1984. &nbsp;Includes Part II: Slaves and Free Men of Color. These persons are mentioned in this magazine.

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*''Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine''. 1922-1932. Volumes 1-10. Published by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia. {{FHL|975.5 B2s|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2s; fiche 6048982-91}}. Indexed in Kathryn Barclay, ''Index to Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine'' (Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Genealogical Society, 1984; {{FHL|542044|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2s index}}. Includes Part II: Slaves and Free Men of Color. These persons are mentioned in this magazine.

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*''The Huguenot''. 1924-. Published by the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc., 981 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, Virginia 23113, Telephone: 804-794-5702. {{FHL|975.5 B2hm|disp=975.5 B2hm}}. Indexed in ''Master Index to The Huguenot ''(Bryan, Texas: Family History Foundation, 1986; {{FHL|371698|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2hm index; Film 1697534}}.

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''The Huguenot''. 1924-. Published by the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc., 981 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, Virginia 23113, Telephone: 804-794-5702. Indexed in ''Master Index to The Huguenot''(Bryan, Texas: Family History Foundation, 1986; Family History Library film 1697534).

For nationwide indexes to some of these and other family history periodicals, see:

For nationwide indexes to some of these and other family history periodicals, see:

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PERiodical Source Index (PERSI). Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987-. Family History Library fiche 6016863 [set of 40] (1847-1985); fiche 6016864 [set of 15] (1986-1990.) Indexes thousands of family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide.

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A variety of genealogical material has been published in periodicals, including transcripts from cemeteries, Bibles, census, court records, and pedigrees. An index to several significant periodicals and other published sources is:

Two major periodicals helpful for Virginia research have been digitized by JSTOR. They can be keyword searched for any word in the articles:

William and Mary Quarterly (formerly William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine). 1892-. Published by the Institute of Early American History and Culture, P.O. Box 220, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. This has been published in three series: first series (1892-1920), second series (1921-1943), and third series (1944-present). FHL Book 973 H25w; first series to volume 27 [1919] and second series to volume 23 [1943] on Family History Library films FHL Films 001254-74.) The first series and the second series through 1930 are indexed in Swem's Virginia Historical Index. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section. Digitized by JSTOR ($).

Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. 1894-. Published by the Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. FHL Book 975.5 B2v; some early volumes on microfilm beginning with film 833381.) Indexed to 1930 through Swem's Virginia Historical Index. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section. Digititized by JSTOR ($).

Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. 1919-52. Published by Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler. FHL Book 973 B2t; some volumes are on microfilm. This is indexed through 1929 in Swem's Virginia Historical Index. Compiled alphabetical reprints are cited in the “Genealogy” section.

The Virginia Genealogist. 1957-. Published by John Frederick Dorman, P.O. Box 4883, Washington, DC 20008. 975.5 B2vg; Volumes 1-12 on FHL CD-ROM No. 1277. There are cumulative indexes for volumes 1-20, 21-35, and 36-50 in book form and on compact disc. Digitized by American Ancestors ($).

Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine. 1922-1932. Volumes 1-10. Published by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia. FHL Book 975.5 B2s; fiche 6048982-91. Indexed in Kathryn Barclay, Index to Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia Quarterly Magazine (Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Genealogical Society, 1984; FHL Book 975.5 B2s index. Includes Part II: Slaves and Free Men of Color. These persons are mentioned in this magazine.

The Huguenot. 1924-. Published by the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc., 981 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, Virginia 23113, Telephone: 804-794-5702. 975.5 B2hm. Indexed in Master Index to The Huguenot (Bryan, Texas: Family History Foundation, 1986; FHL Book 975.5 B2hm index; Film 1697534.